Get Involved: Lathrop State Park - Action Ambassadors

Action Ambassadors

Description:

Colorado Parks and Wildlife values the right of every visitor to experience our state's natural beauty. To provide this opportunity to the disabled community, Lathrop State Park offers the use of the TrackMaster Track Chair, which allow visitors with mobility limitations to explore designated trails within the park along with opportunities to fish.

Responsibilities:

As a volunteer your responsibilities will be to hike alongside track chair participants and ensure they have a safe and educational trip! Trainings usually occur in late spring, and trips run end of May through November on Saturdays-Sundays. Please contact us for more information.

Time Commitment:

Trainings usually occur in late spring, and trips run end of May through November on Saturdays-Sundays. Able to volunteer for multiple trips throughout the season.

Volunteer Benefits:

Enjoy nature and a hike, while also providing a safe and meaningful experience for park guests with mobility limitations. Every experience will be as unique as the individuals you walk beside! 

Accessibility:

Volunteers will walk on designated trails, ranging in length from 1-4 miles on both paved and unpaved surfaces. 

Interests:

General - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Customer Service - Customer Service/Visitor Information, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors, General - Ongoing Volunteering, Education - Education and Outreach, Education - Ambassador, Outdoors and Community Science - Hiking

Skills:

Inclusivity and Cultural Competence, Hiking/Walking, Education, Outreach, or Interpretation

Places:

Lathrop State Park